Hardy Crone Jr., age 72. Sunrise February 19, 1944 in Camilla, GA and Sunset December 10, 2016 in Columbus, OH.
Hardy was a Heavy Equipment Operator at Kokosing Construction, a member of Ohio Operating Engineers Union and attended Faith Tabernacle COGIC.
Hardy was preceded in death by his parents, Hardy and Ola Mae Croomes; wife, Joann Crone; sisters Messie Lee Allison and Rose Sunderland; brothers, George Croon, Johnny Croomes and Melvin Croomes and best friend John Craig, Sr.
Left to cherish his memory, sons, Terry L. (Tika) Tyree, Kevin S. (Sylvia) Tyree, Tony E. Tyree, Jeffrey A. Crone, Eric H. (Dora) Crone, Jeremy A. (Lashana) Crone and Stephen A. Crone; brother Larry (Belisa) Croomes; sisters, Mattie Croomes and Carrie Croomes; 20 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephew, cousins and friends.
Visitation 10:00am and Funeral 11:00am Monday December 19, 2016 at Faith Tabernacle COGIC 1783 E. 23rd Ave. Interment at Eastlawn Cemetery.
Praying for the Crone Family. You have our deepest sympathy.